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If i take the 500mg of azithromycin the first day then 250mg the rest of the days, will it still clear up chlamydia?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

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Probably: It probably will, but we usually treat chlamydia with a single high dose of azithromycin.

Answered 9/16/2013

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A member asked:

If i take the 500mg of azithromycin the first day then 250mg the rest of the days, will it still clear up chlamydia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel Gallant answered

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